Efficient and Effective Security Programs — What you Need to Know

Partnering with a contract security firm provides many benefits. Industry knowledge tops the list. It’s a simple fact: some areas of business are best left to the professionals.  When it comes to adding personal security officers to your business, event, public space, or construction site, the efficiencies and effectiveness gained quickly outweigh the cost.

Contract Security Firms Provide Efficiencies

It’s common for the need for security to arise quickly. You may first consider transitioning a current employee into a security type role or hiring.  The problem is this takes time and training.  If you’ve never utilized security professionals, the learning curve associated with implementing an effective security program adds up to wasted time and money.

When you partner with a contract security company, you don’t have to worry about staffing, scheduling, training, and that thought in the back of your mind of ‘are we doing this right?’

You instantly gain access to years of industry experience that will be applied to your specific business and needs.

Effective Personal Security Programs

Deterrence, prevention, and de-escalation are 3 key components of an effective security program. 

Deterrence: The presence of a uniformed security officer deters crime.  Those looking to cause destruction or theft will quickly decide otherwise when they learn the premises is under watch. The goal is to deter those who have plotted an ill-intentioned plan. 

Prevention: The goal is to avoid crime, violence, and loss in the first place. Empty threats and internal theft can be prevented by implementing various security measures.  Inform your team of security in place.  While security systems and officers are helpful in catching a criminal in the act, the true goal is to prevent crime in the first place.

De-escalation: A hostile situation can rise under any circumstances. Having a security officer on-site to step in before a situation gets out of hand is beneficial. No business wants people causing a scene on their property.  This is especially helpful in entertainment/event scenarios or public spaces where people tend to hang out for long periods of time.  The presence of security also helps other visitors and customers feel safe and secure.

The SE Minnesota branch is located in the Stewartville Professional Building - 10 miles south of Rochester on Highway 63.

The Cost of Using Personal Security

The cost of contract security services is based on an agreed hourly rate x the hours of staffing required. In most cases, there are no additional start-up costs associated with implementing personal security.  A good security company has staff on hand ready to start quickly.  

Your need for a personal security officer may be temporary or long-term.  Hiring a 3rd party firm can help assure the position is staffed without you worrying about scheduling, training, or uniforms.  The same goes for emergency situations.  If you have an immediate need for security, you might not be able to wait for the camera to be fixed or for the right person to apply. 

Contract security services the efficient, effective, and finally smart way to deter and prevent crime and improve safety and peace of mind at your place of business. 

If you’re in the greater Rochester, MN area — Twin City Security has a staff of high-qualified officers ready to protect your people and assets. To learn more, reach out for a no-obligation review of your security needs.

Here’s how to reach us:
Twin City Security
100 2nd St SE
Stewartville, MN 55976
507-252-1577
operations@twincitysecurity.net

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